July 18, 2017

TDC 2017 Medal Recipient Gerard Unger

On July 18, 2017, legendary Dutch type designer and educator Dr. Gerard Unger was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor by the Type Directors Club, recognizing over five decades of accomplishment creating some of the world’s most influential typefaces. In this video, which was shown that night, Dr. Unger speaks about his life’s work.

The Type Directors Club is the leading international organization whose purpose is to support excellence in typography, both in print and on screen. Through our annual competition and exhibition and frequent salons and workshops, we hope to celebrate the current stars of the typographic field and educate its future leaders. Learn more about the club here or become a member to help us give back to the community and to become a part of our history.